1958 Jaguar XK vs. 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL
To start off, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is newer by 49 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1958 Jaguar XK. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1958 Jaguar XK would be higher. At 5,461 cc (8 cylinders), 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (382 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 174 more horse power than 1958 Jaguar XK. (208 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL should accelerate faster than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Let's talk about torque, 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL (530 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 220 more torque (in Nm) than 1958 Jaguar XK. (310 Nm @ 2500 RPM). This means 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1958 Jaguar XK.
Compare all specifications:
| 1958 Jaguar XK | 2007 Mercedes-Benz CL | |
| Make | Jaguar | Mercedes-Benz |
| Model | XK | CL |
| Year Released | 1958 | 2007 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3442 cc | 5461 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 208 HP | 382 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 310 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2500 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 83 mm | 98 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 106 mm | 90.5 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Number of Seats | 2 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4480 mm | 5070 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1640 mm | 1880 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1400 mm | 1420 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2960 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 11.6 L/100km | 13.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 90 L | 90 L |
